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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.37, 1,896.12 and 902.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.37, 1,896.12 and 902.10 is: 1,245.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.37 : 1,896.12 = 902.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.37/1,896.12 = 902.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.37x = 1,896.12 × 902.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.37x = 1,710,484.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,710,484.61/1,373.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.47

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